To avoid summer – related problems such as heat and dessication fish undergoes
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Aestivation (also known as "summer sleep") is a state of animal dormancy characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate. It occurs in response to high temperatures and arid conditions to prevent water loss and metabolic exhaustion. Many fish and snails use this strategy to survive when their aquatic habitats dry up or become excessively hot during the summer.
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